avaler

Definitions of avaler
  1. verb
    eat immoderately
    synonyms: consommer
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    type of:
    manger, prendre
    take in solid food
  2. verb
    drink down entirely
    synonyms: s'envoyer un verre
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    type of:
    boire
    take in liquids
  3. verb
    pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking
    synonyms: absorber
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    types:
    bouffer, gober
    swallow hastily
    type of:
    consommer, prendre, se reservir
    serve oneself to, or consume regularly
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